Friday, February 17, 2006

caralann's Kitchen

Contact: caralann (My Page)
Posted on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006
Link to kitchen photos: http://photobucket.com/albums/f109/clslaton/Kitchen/

Details:

Range Top: Thermador with griddle
Hood: Vent-a-Hood
Ovens: Thermador double convection, 27”
Dishwasher: Bosch, SHX46A
Refrigerator: Kitchen Aid Counter Depth *
Sink: Blanco super single Silgranit, anthracite
Faucet: Kohler Vinnata, brushed nickel
Cabinets: custom, white with brown glaze
Knobs/Pulls: Cabinet Hardware Designs, ORB egg knob & bin pull
Granite on Counters: Juparana Persa
Granite on Island: Black Galaxy
Backsplash: Jerusalem Limestone *
Above Range: Walker Zanger Opus Anticato, Dore Royal Diamante, Tiberon, Antique Crackle Acanthus border, ½” black galaxy granite strips
Floor: Quick Step Laminate, Perspective -4, Jatoba
Under Cabinet Lights: Xenon strips from Lowe

* Notes:

The refrigerator was the only item salvaged from the old kitchen!
Started with 8” x 8” tumbled Jerusalem Limestone tiles, DH cut all four sides off, then cut each in half to get the “subway”style rectangle that I wanted.
All tile backsplash & tile above range top and floor was DIY
Still to be done: fish tank cover to match cabinets, molding trim around post and edges of backsplash areas.
freestanding island: We took out the peninsula & put in a freestanding island. I found an old buffet & added a piece of granite on top. I supported the overhang by adding another leg on the backside. It adds some additional storage, but mainly a work surface. I originally wanted to put the island on wheels, but opted for gliders - it stays put until I want to move it out of the way.
dog bowls: I lowered the sides of a bottom drawer so that the dogs could eat from the sides. For the water, I removed the cabinet door & put the water bowl inside so they can drink from it all day.